GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

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Concentrix Leadership Scholarships 

$5000 towards tuition fees 2x Leadership Scholarships. To be eligible: Must be a NZ citizen or hold a NZ Permanent Resident visa, currently enrolled in any Unitec undergraduate programme (Level 5+), achieve a grade point average of B- or above for previous study completed at Unitec. 

Scholarship Team: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz 

Diverse Gender Scholarship 

$2000 towards course costs for FULL-TIME STUDY or $1000 towards course costs for PART-TIME STUDY. To be eligible: Be studying in a programme for at least a year longer either full-time or part-time, be a domestic student, identify as a diverse gender. 

Ally Network: ally@unitec.ac.nz 

Maori & Pasifika Trades Training Scholarships 

Full tuition fees. To be eligible: Age 16 - 40 years, enrolled in an eligible programme at Unitec, available to work for 2-3 days per week. 

Rangi Williams, MPTT Scholarships Manager at Maia Maori Centre: 09-815-4321 ext 8780 or email: rwilliams@unitec.ac.nz 

Pacific Women in Engineering Scholarship 

$5000 towards tuition fees. To be eligible: Must be NZ citizen or hold a NZ Permanent Resident visa, current school leaver, have submitted an application to Unitec to be admitted full-time into a Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automotive, or Fabrication Certificate, Diploma or Degree Level. 

Scholarships Team: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz 

School Leaver Pathway Scholarships 

$5000 towards tuition fees. To be eligible: NZ citizen or hold a NZ Permanent Resident visa, have submitted an application to Unitec to be admitted full time into a Unitec Certificate, Diploma or Degree level programme. 

Scholarships Team: scholarship@unitec.ac.nz 

YWCA Pacific Women’s Future Leaders Scholarship 

$5000 towards tuition fees. To be eligible: NZ citizen or hold a NZ Permanent Resident visa, current school leaver, currently involved in the YWCA Future Leaders programme, have submitted an application to Unitec to be admitted full-time in a Diploma or Degree Level programme. 

Scholarships Team: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz 

Waitemata DHB Scholarships 

Award value varies. To be eligible: Pacific and Maori residents of the Waitemata region (North Shore City, Waitakere City and Rodney District) undertaking health-specific tertiary study. This includes: Dental therapy, dietetics, medicine, midwifery, nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, NZ citizenship or NZ Permanent Residency, financial need, community involvement. 

Scholarship Team: scholarships@unitec.ac.nz 

Youth Guarantee Funding 

Full Tuition fees for maximum of TWO YEARS (conditions apply). To be eligible: Must be between 16 - 19 years at the start of their programme, must be NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident, must be enrolled in an approved Youth Guarantee Level 1, 2 or 3 programme (minimum credit of 60). 

MIT Information Call Centre: 0800-626-252 or email enquiries@manukau.ac.nz 

AMP Study Start 

Up to $10,000. To be eligible: NZ citizen or a NZ Permanent Resident, enrolled in a NZ secondary school in Year 12 or Year 13 at the date of application, planning to study at a tertiary level within 18 months of receiving the scholarship. 

Apply online: www.doyourthing.co.nz 

AMP National Scholarship 

Up to $10,000. To be eligible: NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident, passionate about doing community projects, business ideas, education etc. 

Visit www.amp.co.nz/scholarships 

Health Students: Pacific Health Scholarship 

The scholarship will pay between 80% and 100% of the total fee. To be eligible: NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident, enrolled in a health related course/qualification, enrolled at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in NZ. 

Application forms, information and coplete eligibility guidelins available from Ministry of Health website: www.health.govt.nz Enqueries: Euan Thomson (04) 816-2859/ Pacific Team (04) 816-2430 

Students with disabilities: Papali’itele Tanumafili (Tanu) Tosso Memorial Scholarship 

Up to $2000 for course fee. To be eligible: Individuals who have impairments that may be physical, sensory, neurological, psychiatric, intellectual or other impairments that would hinder their full and effective participation in tertiary education on an equal basis with others.  

MIT- School & Community Administrator 09-968-8614 

Maori & Pasifika Trades Training (MPTT) Scholarship 

Variable costing. To be eligible: Age between 16-40 years  

Email: maoripasefikatrades@manukau.ac.nz Phone: 0800-626252 

Pacific Island Polynesian Education Foundation Scholarships: Individual (undergraduate) Scholarships 

Up to a value of $950. To be eligible: For Pasifika students enrolled at NZ tertiary institutions, NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident. 

Application forms and full list of criteria and documents required available on the PIPEF website: www.education.govt.nz/further-education/scholarships/pipef-scholarships/ Enquires email: pipef.board@gmail.com 

Pacific Island Polynesian Education, Foundation Scholarships: Norman Kirk Memorial Trust Scholarship 

$1000. To be eligible: Adult/mature Pasifika students enrolled full-time at a NZ tertiary institution (25 years and over), Pacific Island descent facing financial and other difficulties in starting or continuing studies, NZ citizen or NZ Permanent Resident. 

Application forms and full list of the criteria and documentation required available on the PIPEF website: www.education.govt.nz/further-education/scholarships/pipef-scholarships/ Enquires email: pipef.board@gmail.com 

GCSB Women in STEM Scholarship 

$10,000. To be eligible: Female 2nd year in tertiary studies (including Masters and Honours students), full-time course of study in science, technology, computer engineering, mathematics, data science and cyber security at ANY NZ tertiary institution. Female over age of 18 years, NZ citizen for at least 10 years or hold NZ Permanent Resident, enrolled or accepted to enrol in a full-time degree majoring in science, engineering and mathematics. 

For complete eligibility criteria and to download a full application form go to: www.gcsb.govt.nz/working-for-us/gcsb-women-in-stem-scholarship/ General enquiries email: scholarships@nzic.govt.nz or phone the GCSB Learning and Development, People and Capability Team: 04 - 472- 6881 

Pacific People Support Funds 

Maximum $1200 allocated per trainee. Up to $200 can be used for course-related costs. To be eligible: Must be of Pacific Island descent, enrolled in Ministry of Health funded training programs (regulated and non-regulated workforce), established cultural links to Pacific communities, enrolled in a HWNZ funded training programme & name appears in the HWNZ report one database. Not Eligible: Applicant has received scholarships and other funding from the Ministry that covers any of the same components of the specification Funds are only accessible once the application process has been completed and accepted by HWNZ. 

For more information contact Vickie Turnbull (04) 816-3907 Application to submit: hwnzreports@moh.govt. 

AUT Kiwas Scholarships (Maori and Pacific)  

$ 6,500 awarded for one year only (undergraduate 1st year). To be eligible: Applicant must be studying an NZQA recognized qualification at a NZ secondary school, applicant must be intending to enrol for 1st year in a full time degree programme of study in AUT, must be NZ citizen or permanent resident, Pacific and Maori descent. 

For more information Auckland University of Technology Phone: 09- 921-9837 Website; www.aut.ac.nz/scholarships Email: scholars@aut.ac.nz 

Michael Synnott Scholarship (University of Auckaland) 

Up to $5000 award up to 4 years. To be eligible: Pacific and Maori descent, enrol in any undergraduate Bachelors or conjoint degree at the University of Auckland, currently residing in/attending a secondary school in the suburbs of Otara, Papatoetoe, Mangere, Manurewa, Otahuhu and Papakura (South Auckland region). Recipient must gain admission to the University of Auckland with a GPE of 3.0 or above and be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree. 

Contact details Scholarship Office (UoA): Phone: 09-373-7599 Website: http://goo.gl/YhE8Ep Email: scholarships@auckland.ac.nz 

Teach First NZ Programme 

Value: Ongoing support is provided throughout the process. For graduate or post graduate study. To be eligible: NZ citizen or permanent resident, not hold a secondary teaching qualification, not have received a TeachNZ scholarship in the past, be eligible to teach one of the subjects: Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, General Science), Mathematics, Technology, Digital Technology, Te Reo Maori, Pacific Languages or English. 

For more information contact: Email: apply@teachfirstmz.org Phone: 0800-86-5323 Website: https://learntolead.teachfirstnz.org/ 

Pacific Health Scholarships 

$10,000 for Medical and Dentistry students, $ 5000 for all remaining qualifications. To be eligible: NZ citizen or NZ permanent resident, enrolled in a health related course/qualification, enrolled at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in NZ, Pacific Island descent. Ineligible applicants: Sixth year medical students, PhD students, first year health science students. 

For more information contact Vickie Turnbull Phone: 04-816-3907 Website: Ministry of Health - https://www.health.govt.nz/our-work/populations/pacific-health/pacific-health-scholarships-2019/pacific-health-scholarships-2018-guidelines 

Toloa Tertiary Scholarships 

$9000 per year. Application for 2nd year, third and/ fourth year of study. Application for undergraduates or postgraduates. To be eligible: NZ citizen or NZ permanent resident, Pacific descent, have enrolled or intend to enrol in full-time tertiary study, majoring in STEM subjects, at an approved NZQA accredited tertiary provider in NZ. 

For more information: Email: pacificstem@mpp.govt.nz Website:http://mpp.govt.nz/young-people/toloa-programmes/toloa-tertiary-scholorships/toloa-tertiary-scholarships/ 

Check out the Alliance Health+ website for more info: https://www.alliancehealth.org.nz/scholarships

New zealand Nurses organisation

Scholarships and Grants

The Nursing Education and Research Foundation (NERF) and NZNO offer NZNO members a range of scholarships and grants. These grants are funded from various trusts including the Gretta and Harry Hamblin Trust and the McCutchan Trust. NZNO also administers a range of other NZNO local and national grants.

NERF's mission is to promote excellence in nursing and health care by providing funding opportunities for education and research. 

Scholarships and grants are generally only available to current NZNO members.

Learn more about NERF or read stories from NERF funding recipients.

Important to-dos

  • Make sure you use the latest version of the application form! Applications on outdated forms will not be considered

  • Most NERF applications are now available to apply online

  • Read Zoë Tipa's guest editorial in Kai Tiaki Nursing Research The significance of kaupapa Māori research methodology (PDF, 419KB) for information that may be useful to you when considering applying for scholarships and grants.

Eligibility

  • If you have previously received a grant or scholarship through NERF or NZNO, you are not eligible to apply for another one until a full year has passed

  • Priority will be given to applicants who have not received a grant within the previous two years.

For a full list of scholarships go to their website here: https://www.nzno.org.nz/support/scholarships_and_grants

Non-Te Whatu Ora Funded scholarships & grants

Below is a list of institutions which offer health scholarships. More information on these can be found here.

  • University of Auckland

  • Ara Te Pūkenga

  • Auckland University of Technology

  • Auckland University of Technology

  • Bay of Plenty Education Trust

  • Betty Loughhead Soroptimist Scholarship Trust

  • Cancer Research Trust

  • Central Energy Trust

  • Central Lakes Trust

  • Clutha District Council

  • David Johnstone Charitable Trust

  • Diabetes New Zealand

  • EIT Te Pūkenga

  • First Foundation

  • Freemasons Charitable Trust

  • Geyser Community Foundation

  • Global Women

  • Graduate Women New Zealand

  • Greymouth High School

  • Habit Health

  • Haumingi No. 3 Lands Trust

  • Hawke's Bay Foundation

  • Kapenga M Trust

  • Mangorewa Kaharoa Te Taumata Trust

  • Māori Education Trust

  • Margaret Templeton Foundation

  • Massey University

  • McDonald's

  • Mobile Health | Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network

  • New Horizons for Women Trust

  • New Zealand Health Group

  • Nga Manawa Incorporation

  • Ngā Pou Mana

  • Ngāi Tukairangi Land Trust

  • Ngāti Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated

  • Ngāti Toa Rangatira

  • Ngāti Whakaue Education Endowment Trust

  • Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei

  • Nursing Education Research Foundation

  • One Choice

  • Open Polytechnic Te Pūkenga

  • Otago Polytechnic Te Pūkenga

  • Pacific Perspectives

  • Paehinahina Mourea Trust

  • Paengaroa North K Trust

  • Parininihi Ki Waitotara

  • Pasifika Medical Association

  • Pegasus Health

  • Perpetual Guardian

  • Pharmac

  • Presbyterian Support Upper South Island

  • Pro Water Softener

  • Public Trust

  • Pukaingataru B18 Trust

  • Rangatira E Trust

  • RSA Queenstown

  • Rural Women NZ

  • Ryman Healthcare

  • Selwyn District Council

  • Sir George Elliot Charitable Trust

  • Southland District Council

  • Sumner Ferrymead Foundation

  • Taranaki Careers & Expo Training

  • Taranaki Foundation

  • Taumanu Land Trust

  • Tautara Matawhaura Trust

  • Te ARO

  • Te Hiku Hauora

  • Te Kāhui o Taranaki

  • Te Nehenehenui

  • Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu

  • Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou

  • Te Tahuna Trust (Rotoiti 13D2 Block)

  • Te Tumu Paeroa. Office of the Māori Trustee

  • The Kate Edger Educational Charitable Trust

  • The Pharmaceutical Society of New Zealand

  • Toi Ohomai Te Pūkenga

  • Unitec Te Pūkenga

  • Universities New Zealand

  • University of Canterbury

  • University of Otago

  • University of Waikato

  • Vic Davis Memorial Trust

  • Victoria University of Wellington

  • Waerenga East and West Inc

  • Waikato Tainui

  • Wakatipu Community Foundation

  • Warena Trust

  • Whangamoa Trust (Rotoiti 17 Block)

  • Wintec Te Pūkenga

  • WITT Te Pūkenga

  • Women & Leadership New Zealand

  • Women's Institute